Using Six Sigma DMAIC Methodology and Discrete Event Simulation to Reduce Patient Discharge Time in King Hussein Cancer Center

Table 2

Barriers and proposed engagement methods for stakeholders in the discharge process.

Stakeholder	Knowledge of stakeholder regarding the initiative	Interest in the issue (willingness to initiate or lead)	Influence/power (low, medium, high)	Level of engagement	Impact of issue on actor (low, medium, high)	Proposed engagement method
Physician	Medium	Low	High	Involve	High	Increase ownership/workshops/meetings
Nurse	Low	Medium	Medium	Involve	Medium	Workshops/meetings
Patient/patient’s family	Medium	High	Low	Involve	High	One on one meetings
Pharmacy	Low	Low	High	Involve	Medium	Electronic system
Accounting department	Low	Low	Medium	Collaborate	Medium	Electronic system
Medical records	Medium	Medium	Medium	Collaborate	Medium	Electronic system